Farewell to physical cards! A tourist-exclusive Suica/Pasmo card app version will be launched in 2025 and supports Apple Pay.

What is "Welcome Suica Mobile"?

"Welcome Suica Mobile" is an app designed specifically for foreign tourists visiting Japan, allowing travelers to easily apply for and top up their Suica cards before arriving in Japan, saving them the hassle of queuing to purchase cards. This app is scheduled to officially launch in **Spring 2025**, and will be available for installation and use on iPhones and Apple Watches at that time, providing travelers with a more convenient payment method.

Five advantages of "Welcome Suica Mobile"

No need for a physical card, travel with ease: Say goodbye to the risks of losing or damaging your physical card. Integrate your Suica Card into your phone and travel light for a freer journey!
Your phone is all you need for convenient payments: Download "Welcome Suica Mobile" onto your iPhone or Apple Watch, and easily use it to take transportation, shop, and pay various expenses. With one device in hand, you can travel with ease!
Apple Pay top-up, safe and easy: Easily top up your "Welcome Suica Mobile" using Apple Pay. Say goodbye to the hassle of cash payments, making your journey safer and more convenient!
Longer validity period for a more enjoyable trip to Japan: The electronic Welcome Suica is valid for 180 days from issuance, far exceeding the 28-day validity period of physical cards. This gives you more time to explore Japan and discover more amazing experiences!
Future purchase of designated seat tickets, making trip planning easier: JR East plans to launch a new system in Spring 2026 that connects "Welcome Suica Mobile" with "JR-EAST Train Reservation". At that time, foreign tourists will be able to directly purchase reserved seats for Shinkansen and local lines through "Welcome Suica Mobile", making your Japan trip planning easier and more convenient!

3. "How to use Suica Mobile"

Before entering Japan, download the "Welcome Suica Mobile" app. Complete the registration process according to the app's instructions. Use your credit card or Apple Pay to top up your "Welcome Suica Mobile". After arriving in Japan, simply hold your phone near the sensor area at train stations or stores to complete payment easily.